Opening Night | March 14 | 7:00 PM
New Wave (Documentary, USA, dir. Elizabeth Ai)
Mile-high hair. Synthesized music. Underground parties. A mission to excavate an untold story of rebellious punks in the chaotic world of 80s Vietnamese new wave.
*Includes a special 10th Anniversary Pre-reception and a Q&A with Elizabeth Ai in person.
Centerpiece Presentation | March 15 | 7:00 PM
Fly Me to the Moon (Drama, Hong Kong, dir. Sasha Chuk)
Rising filmmaker Sasha Chuk wrote, directed, and stars in this acclaimed feature debut adapted from her own semi-autographical novella. A great family drama, and one of the most anticipated films of the year.
Closing Night | March 16 | 6:15 PM
TIN? (Drama, New Zealand, dir. Miki Magasiva)
“Tin? is drawn from a lifetime raised by strong Samoan women. With their resilience, wisdom, and deep connection to their culture, these leaders are the foundation of our community. Tin? is a story that celebrates the strength and spirit of the mother” – Miki Magasiva.
*Followed by a celebratory reception.
Additional titles:
K-Family Affairs (dir. Arum Nam | South Korea)
The Midsummer’s Voice (dir. Yudi Zhang | China)
Third Act (dir. Tadashi Nakamura | USA) *in-person Q&A with the director.
Pigsy (dir. Chiu Li-wei | Taiwan)
Plus, community conversations, an Asian Marketplace, a culinary experience and two local shorts programs.